Kathleen Carson, 91

Kathleen Carson of Iowa City died peacefully at Oaknoll Retirement Residence on Saturday, December 14th. A gathering of family and friends has been planned for Sunday, December 29th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Lensing Funeral Home at 605 Kirkwood Ave in Iowa City. A general memorial fund has been established in her memory.

Kathleen was born on May 26, 1922 the daughter of Malon and Fay Stover Amish. She was raised on a farm west of Hills and graduated from Iowa City High School. Kathleen married Robert Carson on October 19, 1944 at First Presbyterian Church (now Old Brick) in Iowa City. She and Robert raised their family and farmed for many years west of Iowa City. In their later years they spent their winters in Mesa, Arizona at Silver Ridge Park.

Kathleen was known for her cooking and baking. She operated a cake decorating business for many years out of her home. She designed, baked and decorated cakes for all occasions for many people throughout the area. She was a member of the 4-Seasons Garden Club and applied her artistic talents by creating decorative plant arrangements. She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother and loved having her family together.

Survivors included her four children, Tom (Linda) Carson of Newberg, OR, Jim (Ardie) Carson of Mount Pleasant, Steve (Mary Beth) Carson of Iowa City and Becky (Tom) Albertson of Bettendorf; 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert in 2000, her brother Howard Amish and sister LuAnn Rank.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Oaknoll for their compassionate care and friendship.

Online condolences may be sent at www.lensingfuneral.com.

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Kathleen Carson, 91

Kathleen Carson of Iowa City died peacefully at Oaknoll Retirement Residence on Saturday, December 14th.